NSW2261· Pop. 55,129Central Coast (NSW)

CHITTAWAY POINT

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

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Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

$1,000,000

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

3.2%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

-5.7%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

2.1%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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CHITTAWAY POINT shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median price sourced from NSW VG · 2026 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$620/wk

NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026

Demand change

+0.9%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

-1.2

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

4.48%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+3.5%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

45 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.3%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

2020

$658k

2021

$840k

2022

$901k

2023

$873k

2024

$1100k

2025

$1060k

2026

$1000k

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

CHITTAWAY POINT is a NSW suburb offering lower rental yield and moderate price growth. The local economy supports a stable rental base, with ongoing demand from owner-occupiers and investors seeking value outside capital cities.

Highlights

Rental yield 3.2% with stable tenant demand
Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

High entry price may limit buyer pool
Below-average growth — limited capital appreciation signal
Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,455/wk

$46k taxable p.a.

Renters

28.7%

67.3% owner-occupier

Median age

42.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.6%

Population growth

+1.0% p.a.

Investor-owned

12.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

90%

6% apartments

Degree qualified

30.4%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

15.4%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

2.2 ha

Large block

Household size

2.8 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

6.1%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

67.9 km

Regional

Days on market

72 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

35.9%

Buyer's market

Walkability

3 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

21.5 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

Fixed Wireless

Regional — wireless tower

Population density

136/km²

Low density

Schools in postcode 2261

🏫9 Primary🎓3 Secondary⭐1 Special

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (9)

The Central Coast Montessori Primary School

Independent · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1100

Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1057

St John Fisher Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1056

Bateau Bay Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1029

Chittaway Bay Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 992

Berkeley Vale Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 988

Killarney Vale Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 963

Brooke Avenue Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 931

The Entrance Public School

Government · Yrs P-6

ICSEA 923

🎓Secondary (3)

Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College The Entrance Campus

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 987

Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Tumbi Umbi Campus

Government · Yrs 7-10

ICSEA 972

Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale Campus

Government · Yrs 7-10

ICSEA 959

⭐Special (1)

TLK Youth College

Independent · Yrs 9-12

ICSEA 904

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Moderate

79/ 100

6.3 offences / 100 persons

Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25

School quality

Average

989ICSEA · national avg 1000

13 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent

17/ 100

🚆 0 train🚌 3 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Stable / no signal

Established suburb with stable demographics. Consistent demand but lower gentrification upside.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

medium

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

high

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

medium

Coastal exposure + state climate

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